Hi @annsan I have a similar diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy with clear margins and no node involvement. Chemo started with 4 rounds of AC every 3 weeks and then 12 of paclitaxel weekly and 20 fractions of radiation daily for a month. AC was tough the first week after treatment but I recovered well the two weeks before the next treatment. I was fatigued but struggled to sleep during the day. Tried to keep myself distracted-movies, puzzles, crochet, drawing etc. I did limited walking which helped I think. The paclitaxel did give me arthritic type symptoms in my joints and muscles. Still have a bit of that. Walking helps that alot. Again struggle to sleep during the day. Each day since I finished chemo I recover a little bit of energy. So far the radiation has been okay. A bit tingly at the site but I am told I will become very tired towards the last week skin is good so far. I put a bit of weight on due to inactivity and the steroids associated with chemo. I have shed most of that now but still some to lose. It is all such a slow process with each part different. I have had some really ups and downs related to processing it all emotionally and the effects of the steroids. The recovery is step by step also-just like the treatment. The best things I have done at home to help with aches and pains is heat packs, warm baths, gentle walking, rest and sleep. I have taken something to help me sleep and pain relief (panediene). I found if I put up with the general aches and pains during the day by the afternoon I couldn't think and then at night I struggled to sleep. My stoic attitude waned very quickly. Everyone's experience is different. There is so much support here and so many people sharing experiences. I did a 'look good feel better' program very early on and it really helped me feel normal when going out and now back at work part time (health care)- learn't how to draw on eyebrows and make me look and feel semi normal. I actually learn't that I have been putting make up on pretty much wrong forever! Happy to share any experience that will help you through yours xxxxxxxx oooo